Episodes

Did you know perimenopause can last 7-13 years staring at the age of 35? Today we have Vanessa Ford on the show to do a 2 part episode discussing the perimenopausal/menopausal transition. You may be thinking "oh I am too young for that", make sure to keep reading! Vanessa who is cofounder of Menolabs, was prompted to action when, at 44 she had a period that lasted 3 weeks! Unsatisfied with the lack of support that women experience during this stage of life, and finding the stereotypes of women i...

Have you ever wondered how you could make money blogging, especially six-figures? Today we have blogger and business coach Kate Kordsmeier on the show. Using her journalism career and paired with some health issues that she was having with PCOS she built a blog that ended up making six figures. She then realized that people really wanted to know how to make money on blogging so she explains how she pivoted and started a brand new blog focusing on that. Kate, mentions that when she started her bl...

Are you approaching your 40s or in your 40s and finding that your needs are changing in regards to your overall health? Today we have Kate Turner on the show. Having 8 years of experience in the nutrition field she has a passion for helping women feel their best. I wanted to have Kate share with us her thoughts on what women can do approaching their 40s to have optimal health. If you are already in your 40s don't worry we have you covered as well! So let's start with your mid to late 30s, there ...

What would you wear if you gave yourself permission to accept your current size? Today I am talking all about tolerating clothes that just don't fit anymore. Do you find yourself squeezing into pants that just don't fit properly but you don't want to spend the money to buy a bigger size? Are you trying to wrestle your way into tops that are two sizes too small but you feel like if you buy a bigger size it won't motivate you to lose weight? I know what it's like to not want to be the size that I ...

Where are all my writers at, did you know you could make money writing? Today we have copywriter, course creator Tam Henderson on the show. We chat about how as a shy person working in PR it was so hard for her personality to be in that industry. Tam shared with us that while working for the PR company she wrote a press release and found a formula to reissue the press release by just changing the title not even the press release and it landed the client their first million dollar deal. Tam reali...

Have you been trying to figure out what kind of job you could do at home? Today I have freelance writer and business owner Abbi Peret on the show. She shares with us how she started her journey with becoming a freelance writer to now helping women make money writing. Abbi has five kids, one who has special needs and another that battled cancer. During the timeframe that her son was fighting cancer, she found herself not wanting to write. But something had happened, she realized during that time ...

Does it seem like everyone is doing a better job at parenting than you? Today I have author, speaker and radio host Ann Wilson on the show. It was such a treat to have her on today, she shared her experience raising her 3 sons and the things that she learned. Ann started off talking about the "minivan days" ages 5-12 and how fun those ages were and how she took advantage of being in the car with her kids for so many hours. She also shared with us how they decided that when the kids were younger ...

Do you wish you could feel more connected to your friends? Today I have mommy blogger, podcaster and author Laura Tremaine on the show. Laura gives us some great ideas on how to stay connected with our friends and even take it to the next level. She talks about some fun ideas on how to go about this and get the ball rolling in your next group text thread. Laura mentioned that she has noticed over the years that women generally stop talking about friendships, either women get busy with their fami...

Are you wondering if homeschooling would be best for your family? Today I have mom of 8, author, and homeschooling mom Durenda Wilson on the show. She shared with us how she became an author and how that process looked like for her to write a book. She mentioned that she was hesitant to write a book but after several people nudging her to do it she realized that her gifting is writing. Durenda shares with us how homeschooling is different from public school and that home life is a great represen...

Have you ever wondered if you are living your life to your fullest potential? Do you ever feel like you are playing too small? You see people out there doing big things and you know you have it in you to do something but you feel too scared? Today I am going to talk to you guys about figuring out your "second act"! Sometimes it's easy to over look what your talents are, and it can leave you feeling like you don't have anything special to offer. But if you can think about the things other people ...

Are you a people pleaser and feel like you just can't say "no"? Today we Whitney Caves, a licensed professional counselor on the show to talk about, people pleasing, saying "no" and setting boundaries. Whitney shares with us that she feels like it can be destructive when we try to do everything and always say "yes". We talked about when we actually say "no" to opportunities even if they are good opportunities it leaves space for us to say "yes" for even better opportunities. I like how she menti...

Are you having a hard time raising your teen? Today we have Ginger Hubbard back on the show to share with us her journey of being a rebellious teen to becoming a Christian at 18. If you listened to Ginger's last episode 148 you know that Ginger is a Christian author and speaker so to hear she was a rebellious teen was quite surprising. So when she shared her story how her parents became Christians when she was 18 it truly changed her life drastically. Starting at the beginning of her senior year...

Have you been struggling with maintaining your friendships during the pandemic? Today we have Jennifer Thompson back on the show to share with us how life has been during the pandemic regarding friendships. As we were talking about this topic she shared with us that before COVID-19 her she always enjoyed her friends from out of state coming to visit at her house a few times a month and that it has been hard to no longer connect in that way. Also that she has noticed that she isn't reaching out t...

Has it been hard for you to build community during lockdown? Today we have Lindsay Young back on the show today to talk about building a community during a pandemic. Lindsay shares with us what it's like to move and cultivating a community before lockdown and how she would of done somethings differently if she had known what was coming. We talked about how if she would of known that 9 months after moving that there would of been a pandemic that she would of focused less on work and more on build...

Have you been having a hard time working through grief? Today we have Heidi McLaughlin, an author, speaker and someone who has been widowed twice. Heidi shares with us how this past year has looked like for her and how she learned that she really needed human connection and what she did to connect with others since she lives on her own. One of the reasons I wanted to have her on is because she wrote a book called Fresh Joy and I just love her attitude on life. So even if you haven't lost someone...

Have you been struggling with feeling lonely during the pandemic? I wanted to have Melissa Sharpe back on the show to kick off this 4 part series where we are talking about loneliness. We thought the topic of mental health would be important to address since that is impacting many people right now with being isolated. Melissa shares with us how her experience during the past year and what she has learned about herself and her family. We also touch on how it feels harder when its colder out and t...

Does the thought of your kids playing with LEGO seem daunting to you? Today we have Warren Nash, author of LEGO with Dad on the show today. I wanted to start off the year with a fun and lighthearted episode. Since most of us have kids learning remotely and being on screens all day I thought it would be great to talk about why LEGO would be such a great toy for the kids to play with. Warren talks about growing up with LEGO and now that he has a son he has a whole new view on these bricks. He ment...

I thought this Best Of episode would be a perfect way to end 2020! Lindsay and I really talk about taking care of yourself in this episode from getting good sleep, taking care of your gut, reducing stress and a healthy immune system! Today we have Lindsay Young back on the show and we talk all about taking care of ourselves. Even when the quarantine gets lifted everywhere we still want to stay healthy. Lindsay shares with us some things that are key in order to best take care of ourselves. The f...

Do you feel like you have been swimming upstream with your daughter with friend drama? No surprise that this is one of the most downloaded episodes. This is part 1 of the 3 part series of Leave No Girl Behind with Melissa Sharpe. In this series we are going to be chatting about our daughters, especially from the ages of preschool to preteen. We will be chatting about how to deal with mean girls and how to speak truth into our daughters as they navigate all of this. As we chatted in the previous ...

Have you been wondering what all the talk about carb cycling means and why so many people like to use it for weight loss? You’re in luck, this was one of the most downloaded episodes and so it made the "Best Of" list! Dietitian Amanda Nighbert is back on the show for part two of our “Lean with Amanda Nighbert” series. In this episode you’ll find out: How carb cycling benefits your metabolism How controlling your carbs can help manage your insulin If a diet low in carbs is right for you The diffe...

So, what in the world is intermittent fasting and can it really help you lose weight? I am not surprised that this is one of the "Best Of" episodes. Intermittent fasting is a big topic right now and it can be confusing if you don't understand how it works. This episode is part of a 4 part series and the second episode if this series is actually next week's episode so make sure to stay tuned. Today Registered Dietitian Amanda Nighbert will share with us the following on intermittent fasting: What...

Is comparison stealing joy in your life? So Rachel Cruz's episode from 2018 is one of the most downloaded episodes for the Mom Inspired Show so I am kicking off December "Best Of" with her episode. If you missed it the first time around I know you will enjoy this. If you have already heard this episode, I find when you listen to something more than once you learn different things since you are in a different phase of life than when you first heard it! Rachel and I discuss everything from how com...

Do you find yourself super stressed over the holidays? Today we have Kristina Bentle back on the show to talk about reducing our stress during the holidays! Kristina is a life coach that helps women reduce stress in their lives. She shares with us her journey of struggling with anxiety and depression and how she is a suicide attempt survivor. During her recovery she learned how her thoughts were impacting her life and decided to take control of her thoughts. Now she uses her personal experience ...

Does perfectionism steal important moments in your life? Today we have Jaclyn Zubiena on the show to talk about enjoying more time with our family and letting go of that never ending to do list. With the holidays just around the corner it is so easy to keep adding to our list, to the point where we feel burned out! Jaclyn mentions that it is so important to simplify and weed out the "shoulds". Do you find yourself saying " I should do this or I really should of done that differently?", she encou...